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leak
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- pronunciation:
- lik
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A leak is an opening or crack that lets something go through it.
There was a leak in our ceiling, and we had to leave a bucket on the floor to catch the water.- similar words:
- drain, drip, hole, mouth, opening, split
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| definition 2: |
The liquid or gas that escapes through a small crack or break in something is called a leak.
A leak of gas in a house is a very dangerous thing.- similar words:
- flow
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| definition 3: |
The release of secret or private information without permission is called a leak.
Because of a leak, the enemy was able to find out about our secret plan.- similar words:
- broadcast, communication, report
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
leaks, leaking, leaked |
| definition 1: |
When something leaks, it means that something can pass through an opening or crack in a way that was not intended.
The pipe under the sink was leaking, so my mother called a plumber to fix it.- similar words:
- drip, escape
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| definition 2: |
When something is leaking, it passes or escapes through an opening.
The water is leaking through a crack in the roof.- synonyms:
- escape
- similar words:
- drip, spill, stream
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| definition 3: |
When information leaks out, it means that it becomes known by many people because it was told without permission.
News of the secret agreement had already leaked out in the newspapers.- similar words:
- slip
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| related words: |
drain |
| derivation: |
leakless (adj.) |
Are you looking for the word leak? Leak and leek sound alike but have different meanings.
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